US Bridges

FM 671 over Draw

FairClosed to traffic

Caldwell County, Texas · 6.7 MI SW US 183 · Structure no. 140280106001003

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
321
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 671 over Draw is a concrete slab carrying FM 671 over Draw in Caldwell County, Texas. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 321 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 554 by 2039. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 671
CrossesDraw
Location6.7 MI SW US 183
RouteState Highway 671
CountyCaldwell County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.73105, -97.71668
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic321 (2020)
Projected traffic554 by 2039
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 671 over Draw built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 671 over Draw in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does FM 671 over Draw carry?

About 321 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is FM 671 over Draw?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns FM 671 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.